Water & Waste Management Grants UK

There are currently 7 live grants available for water & waste management businesses in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 14 October 2026 to 1 January 2027.

Checked daily. Last updated 11 October 2026.

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Material Focus - Electricals Recycling Fund

Material Focus

Up to £100,000National (UK-wide)

The Electricals Recycling Fund helps organisations improve electrical waste recycling and reuse. Material Focus provides this annual funding to stop electrical items being hoarded or thrown away. Since 2020, they have worked with over 100 local authorities and businesses. The fund supports projects that encourage people to recycle electrical items properly. You can use the money for campaigns, collection schemes, or education programmes. The funding amount is not specified. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

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Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Cumbria Community Foundation

Funding amount not listedNorth West England

This fund supports charitable and not-for-profit organisations running projects near Kirkby Moor Wind Farm in Cumbria. Projects must benefit communities within eight kilometres of the wind farm. The fund focuses on reducing poverty, improving health, tackling inequality, and promoting climate action. It also supports energy efficiency, environmental improvements, community composting, local food, and wildflower planting. Grants are normally up to £10,000 for one year. Priority is given to projects in the red area shown on the eligibility map.

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National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment

The National Lottery Community Fund

£300 - £20,000England

Community-led projects in England can receive £300 to £20,000 to improve nature and the environment. Applications are open, with decisions normally taking 16 weeks.

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Deadline · 2 Nov 2026

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in Schools Grant Scheme

Department for Education (DfE)

£10,000 - £1mEngland, North East England, North West England, South East England, South West England

The Department for Education is offering grants to help schools in England reduce surface water flood risk. The scheme funds Sustainable Drainage Systems, which are features like rain gardens or permeable paving that manage rainwater on site. You can apply for between £10,000 and £1,000,000. This is a match-funded scheme, so the DfE will cover up to 50% of your total project costs. You must fund the remaining 50% yourself. The deadline to apply is 2 November 2026.

Deadline · 3 Nov 2026

EPSRC-Defra Reimagining Circularity: full stage

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Up to £5.4mEngland

This grant funds three years of NetworkPlus activity focused on the circular economy. You can apply for up to £8,656,000. The funding supports work in two specific areas: data and metrics, or textiles. Your project must build new capacity, strengthen research communities, and improve links between research and innovation. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. The grant is based in England.

Deadline · 1 Jan 2027

Capital Grants 2026

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Up to £35,000England

Capital Grants help farmers and land managers in England pay for environmental work on farms, woodlands, and rural land. This includes protecting habitats, restoring or creating hedgerows, planting trees, and improving air and water quality. Grants are available up to £35,000. The deadline to apply is 1 January 2027.

Deadline · 14 Oct 2026

Contracts for Innovation: Engineering Biology for Defra and Food Standards Agency, phase 1

Innovate UK Business Connect

Up to £200,000England

This competition funds contracts of up to £200,000 inclusive of VAT for each project lasting up to 9 months. UK based organisations of any size can lead a project tackling one of four Defra and Food Standards Agency challenges. Applications close on 14 October 2026 at 11:00am.

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